This IIHS award applies to Legacys (and Outbacks) built after August 2012

"................ To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is awarding the new Top Safety Pick+ accolade to 13 cars. All earn good or acceptable ratings in the new IIHS small overlap test as well as top marks in other IIHS evaluations................

“We’ve seen automakers make structural and restraint changes in response to our small overlap test,” Lund says. “Five manufacturers redesigned their midsize cars to enhance small overlap crash protection.”.................Subaru and Volkswagen changed airbag control modules on the production line so side curtain airbags would deploy for improved head protection............."